Saturday, July 26, 2025 | Black Miners Bar, Folsom Lake SRA
The 4th Annual Folsom Swim Run is BACK with the Short Course and Long Course for Individuals and Two-Person Teams. Included for each athlete is a pair of TBF socks, a Folsom Swim Run Finishers Hat, Swim Cap, and post-race BBQ.
The official rule for the event is: anything you wear, use, or bring to start the race (both the short course & long course start with a swim), you must have at the end of the race. You are not allowed to drop or pick up gear during the race.
Teams must stay together - but do not need to be tethered or connected - and cannot start a run leg until both members of the team or out of the water and present at the start of the run leg.
Start Times
- Short Course: 8:00 am
- Long Course: 9:00 am
Distances
- Short Course: 4 swims + 3 runs for a total distance of 3.5 miles
- Long Course: 6 swims + 5 runs for a total distance of 8.3 miles
Short Course
| Segment | Distance | Mode | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.6 | swim | 0.6 |
| 2 | 0.5 | run | 1.1 |
| 3 | 0.25 | swim | 1.3 |
| 4 | 1 | run | 2.3 |
| 5 | 0.4 | swim | 2.7 |
| 6 | 0.5 | run | 3.2 |
| 7 | 0.25 | swim | 3.5 |
Long Course
| Segment | Distance | Mode | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.5 | swim | 0.5 |
| 2 | 0.5 | run | 1.0 |
| 3 | 0.25 | swim | 1.3 |
| 4 | 1 | run | 2.3 |
| 5 | 0.4 | swim | 2.7 |
| 6 | 2.5 | run | 5.2 |
| 7 | 0.2 | swim | 5.4 |
| 8 | 1.8 | run | 7.2 |
| 9 | 0.4 | swim | 7.6 |
| 10 | 0.5 | run | 8.1 |
| 11 | 0.2 | swim | 8.3 |
Both courses will start and finish with a swim. The short course has 4 swims and 3 runs for a total distance of 3.5 miles. The long course has 6 swims and 5 runs for a total distance of 7.8 miles.
There will be four aid stations on the long course at miles 1.25, 2, 4 and 7 with cold water, FLUID electrolyte beverage and Hammer Energy Gel.
Rules
Swim Caps are provided for the swim and Number Belts with numbers are provided for the run and must be worn during the race. Optional equipment used: pull buoys/hand paddles, must be carried to the finish line once used. Teams must finish each swim leg and run leg together. Tethers are not necessary for Teams. Shoes and wetsuits and any other gear worn/used during the race must be carried to the finish line.
Short course individual:
- 2 Flasks – first Overall male and female
- Top 5 overall male and female
Short course teams:
- 2 Flasks – first overall team
- Top 3 teams (male, female, co-ed)
Long course individual:
- 2 Flasks – first Overall male and female
- Top 5 overall male and female
Long course teams:
- 2 Flasks – first overall team
- Top 3 teams (male, female, co-ed)
Entry Fees
| Until 12/1 | Until 7/1 | Until Race Day | Race Day | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Course Individual | $80 | $100 | $110 | $120 |
| Short Course 2-Person Relay | $150 | $180 | $200 | $220 |
| Long Course Individual | $100 | $120 | $130 | $140 |
| Long Course 2-Person Relay | $180 | $220 | $240 | $260 |
Refund and transfer policy
TBF Racing has a no refund policy on all of our events. A refund requested prior to race week will be given a TBF Race credit for the amount of the entry fee minus a $25 processing fee. Credits are not given during race week. Transfers are allowed from one TBF Racing event to another within a one-year time frame. There is a $25 transfer fee. Transfers are not allowed during race week. ALL TBF Racing events are held rain or shine.
Black Miners Bar, Folsom Lake SRA Lake SRA
Folsom, CA
Black Miners Bar can be accessed via the Negro Bar Day Use Area entrance on Greenback Lane.
There is a $10 vehicle charge for day use.